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In this Dec. 4 photo, a Thai mahout's wife jokingly poses with a plastic basket containing coffee beans freshly cleaned from elephant dung below the t...

Elephant dung coffee: An exotic brew at $50 a pop

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Thailand -- In the lush hills of northern Thailand, a herd of 20 elephants is helping to excrete some of the world's most... Read more

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FAA allows US airlines to operate in parts of Iraq

Travelers heading to Iraq may soon have more airline options for their journey. In a Final Rule published in the Federal Register on Thursd... Read more

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Fantasyland's massive expansion set to open at Disney World

After several years of planning and construction, Disney World officially opens a much larger and updated Fantasyland on Thursday. The mult... Read more

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NYC pop-up exhibit celebrates Broadway's 'The Lion King'

Christmas in New York has a rhythm all its own: spectacular department store window displays; ice skating and viewing the Christmas tree at... Read more

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Studly Santas hit the slopes in the Swiss Alps

If your mental image of Old St. Nick is of a jolly fat man sitting on his duff for hours on end, it’s safe to say you've never been to Samn... Read more

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Video: What’s in China beyond its urban boom

Kevin Doyle Conde Nast Traveler explains why China, a country that is already a growing force on the global economy, is looking to compete f... Play video

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Carnival reverses drag ban on drag-themed cruise

Carnival Cruise Lines backtracked on its decision to not allow passengers on a group drag-themed sailing to dress up in drag. Carnival bla... Read more

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Balloon test shows space tourism on the horizon

Not all space tourism is rocket science. A newly successful test of a balloon could allow paying human customers to enjoy stunning Earth vie... Read more

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Adventure traveler Len Stanmore is not your average retiree

Millions of people dream of traveling more when they retire, but it’s a safe bet that few would approach their leisure years like Len Stanm... Read more

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Food Network Kitchen eatery opens at Fla. airport

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- The Food Network is getting into the restaurant business in a location not always associated with good food: An a... Read more

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Iconic street foods every world traveler must try

While many travelers make it a priority to book a table at Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, some of the best food — street fo... Read more

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Air New Zealand unveils 'Hobbit'-themed plane

Air New Zealand already has hobbits instructing passengers on how to fly safely. Now, you can see the creatures soaring over the Pacific an... Read more

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  • Itineraries

    You have arrived at NBCNews.com's destination for people passionate about traveling, photography and learning about locations -- both new and tried and true.

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    Getting there is half the fun, so the saying goes. NBCNews.com's travel team examines the issues of the day and, of course, the joy and hassle of traveling.

  • Travel Kit

    NBCNews.com's travel team examines gear and gadgets, provides tips and information and keeps tech-savvy travelers up-to-speed with the latest apps, web tools and services.

19 days

Traveling Thanksgiving Day? Some airports, airlines offer turkey dinner

Whether Mother Nature delays your takeoff, a mechanical issue plagues your jet -- or perhaps you prefer to travel Thanksgiving Day to avoid... Read more

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Theme parks get ready to engineer excitement in 2013

Theme parks may be all about escapist entertainment but big screens and special effects will only get you so far. When it comes to putting ... Read more

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Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport offers liquor to go

It’s no secret that many Las Vegas visitors, including those who go there to work or attend conventions, intend to party.   Now, many of th... Read more

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'Snow White' museum exhibit celebrates the classic Disney animated feature film

“Snow White,” the beloved, first, full-length animated feature film, created by the Walt Disney Studios, is celebrating its 75th anniversar... Read more

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'Hobbit' fever heats up New Zealand tourism

You can’t find it on a map and its inhabitants aren't always friendly, yet Middle Earth is one of the hottest destinations on the planet ri... Read more

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A new twist on an old tradition: Honeymoons with friends

When Dave Morin was planning his honeymoon to Italy and Greece with his wife-to-be Brit, he made a somewhat unconventional choice: he invit... Read more